asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what was the approximate cost of the sewage scheme and pumping station at the Park Hall Camp, Oswestry; whether these were included in the property sold privately by the War Office; and what was the amount realised by this private sale of Government property?

As regards the first part of the question, the approximate cost, exclusive of certain branch drains, was £30,000. As regards the second part of the question, the answer is in the affirmative. As I have explained on several previous occasions, it is not considered advisable in the public interest to disclose prices obtained for individual sales of surplus Government, property lest such disclosure should prejudice the Government in other transactions.

In view of the comment that this transaction has aroused, will the hon. and gallant Gentleman give the matter his personal attention, and look into all the facts?

With the greatest pleasure.